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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,716.55, 284,624.01 and 100,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,716.55, 284,624.01 and 100,897 is: 151,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,716.55 : 284,624.01 = 100,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,716.55/284,624.01 = 100,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,716.55x = 284,624.01 × 100,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,716.55x = 28,717,708,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,708,736.97/189,716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,371.66

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